It's quite a treat to watch the Mets play the Braves. No, not just because it's fun to watch the Mets lose, but it's actually fun to watch the Braves play the game correctly.
In a game where Robinson Cano booted away the game-winning run, Jason Giambi was thrown out by 20 feet trying to stretch a single into a double, Matsui was thrown out at second base on a pointless double-steal, and Bernie was inexplicably thrown out by 90 feet at home because the cutoff man briefly dropped the ball ... a strategy that was enthusiastically endorsed by Joe Torre ... I can simply turn the channel escape the world of mismanaged, sloppy players and enter a world of pristine beauty.
I can witness a right-fielder catch a fly ball with a proper technique and throw out a runner at home.
I can witness a man score from second base on a groundout to the pitcher.
Sigh.
Would it be too weird if I sent Bobby Cox a box of chocolates and a dozen roses?
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